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Author:  Fogmeister [ Wed Apr 04, 2012 9:54 am ]
Post subject:  Open University
I was thinking about signing up for a course a couple of years ago.

Well, I've just done it. :)

Signed up for the BSc in Mathematics.

Not recieved my login details yet but actually looking forward to it now :D
Author:  Fogmeister [ Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Open University
This course...

http://www3.open.ac.uk/study/undergradu ... /q31-1.htm
Author:  TheFrenchun [ Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Open University
Back in my yoof ( 5 years ago lol)I studied pure math. then switched to engineering after 2 years.
If you want a hand with anything give me a shout. Especially group theory.
Author:  mikepgood [ Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Open University
Want to do their Masters in law...but not sure.
Author:  l3v1ck [ Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:32 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Open University
Even the mention of Open University makes me think of dodgy 70's hair cuts and clothing on early morning TV.
Author:  Fogmeister [ Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:38 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Open University
TheFrenchun wrote:
Back in my yoof ( 5 years ago lol)I studied pure math. then switched to engineering after 2 years.
If you want a hand with anything give me a shout. Especially group theory.

I went to Uni to do maths but dropped out after 2 years (youth and naivety before you ask).

I LOVED the group theory (and number theory in general).

Also loved the proof stuff.

Looking forward to it :D

I may be calling on your expertise though as this was all 9 years ago :?
Author:  belchingmatt [ Wed Apr 04, 2012 10:48 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Open University
l3v1ck wrote:
Even the mention of Open University makes me think of dodgy 70's hair cuts and clothing on early morning TV.
The OU TV shows are still much better than the offerings of today.
Author:  hifidelity2 [ Wed Apr 04, 2012 11:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Open University
belchingmatt wrote:
l3v1ck wrote:
Even the mention of Open University makes me think of dodgy 70's hair cuts and clothing on early morning TV.
The OU TV shows are still much better than the offerings of today.

They still use some of those showns esp for the introductory modules - afterall basic maths is basic maths so no need to re-do them

My Physics tutor was a yound undergraduate who was in some of the physics modules - still has the same suit to :D
Author:  ShockWaffle [ Wed Apr 04, 2012 1:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Open University
I recently tried to abandon History and switch to Politics ad philosophy for my final two courses. But I am finding that the web based process for this is quite incomprehensible. Perhaps this implies that I should look at less challenging courses :(
Author:  Fogmeister [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 7:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Open University
WTMF!

When I was looking at this 18 months ago a 30 point module (the standard size module) was £360.

Now the same module is £1250!

WTF!

I may have to rethink this idea.
Author:  ShockWaffle [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:18 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Open University
Yep, the same price changes that apply to other universities are also hitting the OU. I get to finish my stuff at the old prices as long as I decide my remaining courses in advance and stick to an inflexible schedule. New applicants are looking at spending about 2.5K per year for a standard 6 year degree.

There's one of those e-petitions to sign here if you disapprove http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/22316

There's lots of other distance learning organisations - as a fresh starter you might find Harvard cheaper than the OU for all I know.
Author:  Fogmeister [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Open University
ShockWaffle wrote:
Yep, the same price changes that apply to other universities are also hitting the OU. I get to finish my stuff at the old prices as long as I decide my remaining courses in advance and stick to an inflexible schedule. New applicants are looking at spending about 2.5K per year for a standard 6 year degree.

There's one of those e-petitions to sign here if you disapprove http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/22316

There's lots of other distance learning organisations - as a fresh starter you might find Harvard cheaper than the OU for all I know.

Ah, might have a look round.

Thanks
Author:  hifidelity2 [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 10:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Open University
Fogmeister wrote:
WTMF!

When I was looking at this 18 months ago a 30 point module (the standard size module) was £360.

Now the same module is £1250!

WTF!

I may have to rethink this idea.

OUCH - I didn't know they had gone up that much
Author:  JJW009 [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 1:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Open University
It's not quite so bad if you're Welsh.
Author:  ShockWaffle [ Thu Apr 05, 2012 1:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Open University
Indeed, I had no idea my spurious vanity degree was adding so much to the national debt.
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